Restaurants In and Around Sparta, WI

The Sparta/La Crosse area is home to many great restaurants, varying from casual to elegant for lunch or dinner. Enjoy great food in Wisconsin’s No Smoking atmosphere! Menus for many of these restaurants and more are available here at the Inn.

Rudy’s Drive In: Based in La Crosse, Rudy’s Drive In recently opened a second location in Sparta. Enjoy food and a cool root beer right off the bike trail! 100 West Wisconsin Street, 608-269-2011. Seasonal

Italiano’s Pizzeria and Restaurant: authentic homemade pizza, Italian dinners, appetizers, full bar, just two blocks from our Sparta Inn! 142 North Water St, 608-269-6393. Open M-Sat 4 to 9pm, closed Sunday, Eat In or Delivery

Driftless Cafe‘: AMAZING, Farm to Table, seasonal menus are posted on Facebook. 118 W Court St. 608-637-7778. Owner and Chef Luke Zahm. Hours:Tues-Thrus 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm. We have had many guests go to the unique place and love the food and love the place! Well worth the drive!Meet their farmers*

In Wilton (30 minutes away) in the middle of the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail

4 Sisters Wine Bar & Tapas: During the daytime we serve traditional lunch time fare as well as a limited selection of our tapas. In the evening, we transform into a chic, fun wine and tapas lounge! Enjoy the Mississippi River view! 608-782-8213

Kate’s On State: Californian Italian in an intimate setting. May be some of the best Italian in the Midwest with nightly specials and homemade desserts. Reservations recommended. 1810 State Street, 608-784-3354.

Hackberry’s Bistro: A People’s Food Co-op restaurant. Offering great food featuring local ingredients and organic options in a relaxed atmosphere. Open for Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch only. 315 5th Avenue South, 608-784-5798. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.

The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern: American cuisine of fresh seafood, steak, pasta, salads, and homemade desserts. Situated between the banks of the Mississippi River and bustling downtown. Enjoy the Piano Bar and Lounge with live music! 328 Front Street, 608-782-5400.

Fayze’s Restaurant and Bakery: A La Crosse tradition! A wide variety of menu choices in a comfortable atmosphere with a full in-house bakery on-site. If you don’t order dessert from the bakery, then take it home with you! 135 4th Street South, 608-784-9548.

Pearl Street Brewery: Wisconsin’s premier craft brewery since 1999. Come and see how our beers are brewed. Beer tasting room and brewery tours are available every Saturday from Noon-5pm. 608-784-4832

La Crosse, WI-Grandad Half Marathon and 5K Walk, Cycling Event: Come join the fun in La Crosse, Wisconsin at the "Grandad Half Marathon and 5K Walk, Cycling Event" May 1-2, 2015. The 5k will be a timed, competitive race, while the 5k walk is a fun, untimed fitness event for all abilities. Events begin in Riverside Park at 8:30 am. A 5-mile family ride thr...